What Can I Do to Lower My Energy Bills in Lawrence?

Posted March 4, 2016

What Can I Do to Lower My Energy Bills in Lawrence?

The best place to start saving money is right inside your home. The Department of Energy estimates the money spent heating and cooling your home to make up 48% of your utility bill. You’ll be happy to know that saving money on your energy bills won’t take up a lot of time or money. The initial step on your money saving journey is scheduling your annual furnace service. The team at Scott Temperature in Lawrence has put together a few tips that will help you keep down the cost of heating and cooling your home.

Program Your Programmable Thermostat

Technology is advancing faster than ever and the technology found in your thermostat is no exception. Our iComfort S30 utilizes the GPS from your smartphone and observes when you have left and adjusts itself to save energy while you are out which can potentially save money. It not only knows when you’ve left, it also detects when you will return and learns your routine and adjusts itself accordingly.

According to studies done by the Department of Energy, having a well programmed, or smart thermostat, can save you on cooling costs. While still remaining comfortable, set the thermostat as low as you can during the winter months and as high as you can during the summer. It’s not hard for your body to make those adjustments if you change the temperature a degree a day. We offer several different thermostat options and we can help you choose the one that will work best with your schedule.

If your schedule changes often, a 7-day model is the best choice. These thermostats allow you to set different temperature periods on the weekends and keep a regular schedule on weekdays.

Selecting and Maintaining Your System

If you think you may be reaching the point where your system will need to be replaced, research your options so you’re able to make a knowledgable decision when that day arrives. A couple of things you’ll want to look into are the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of air conditioners and the AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) of furnaces. The higher the rating, the greater the chance for savings.

Whether you’re ready for a new system or just looking to maximize the efficiency of your existing system, the team at Scott Temperature in Lawrence can help you out every step of the way. If you need to schedule service or have any questions give us a call at 785-843-2244 or make an appointment with us using our online scheduler.

With more than 100 years in the field, Lennox has consistently offered
industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving stringent
durability and reliability standards. The specialists at Scott Temperature
help bring those standards to Lawrence so that you can always
experience total home comfort. If you’re in the market for a new HVAC
system or even if you just have a question about what we can provide,
give us a shout at 785-843-2244 or set up an appointment with our online
scheduler, we’d love to hear from you.